On 16 October 2023, he condemned Hamas’ actions as barbaric and offered himself as a hostage in exchange for captive Israeli children held in Gaza during the 2023 Israel–Hamas war.
Pizzaballa has advocated for an end to the 2023 Israel–Hamas War and the Israeli occupation of Palestine.[17] Pizzaballa was a signatory to the “Statement on the Escalating Humanitarian Crisis in Gaza” which condemned attacks on civilians, called for de-escalation and called for humanitarian aid to enter Gaza. His statement was criticized by Israeli foreign minister Eli Cohen.[18] On his visit to Bethlehem on Christmas Eve 2023, Pizzaballa donned a Palestinian keffiyeh and expressed a desire for peace in the region.[19]
Consider me a Pizzaballa fan https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pierbattista_Pizzaballa
I’ve heard him mentioned as a possible next pope. Which would mean his papal name could only be a disappointment.
How could you get a better name than this?
I think they have to change names to something lame when they become pope. The current guy is named Jorge Mario Bergoglio but goes by Francis.
There is or was one from the Philippines named Cardinal Sin.
this requires its own tv series, with guns, lots of guns
I don’t care what your evening plans were previously, your new task is to watch VelociPastor, I promise it is worth your time.
